Camperdown vs Forest Lodge
The verdict
Camperdown is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.17M versus $2.44M in Forest Lodge. Forest Lodge has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 21 min).
Scores
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 |
| Transport | 88 | 85 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,381 | 4,965 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,331 | $2,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 74.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Camperdown Moderate Growth · Forest Lodge Stable
Property
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $2.44M |
| Median unit price | $908K | $953K |
| House price YoY | 14.3% | -18.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,012 | $1,090 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 224 | 282 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 298 | 443 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,297 | 4,008 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,161 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camperdown · Forest Lodge
Transport
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 8 |
| Parks | 39 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 90 m | 880 m |
Population & growth
| Camperdown | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,381 | 4,965 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,863 | 5,283 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,959 | 5,307 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.73% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camperdown or Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge has the higher residential safety score (Camperdown 44/100 vs Forest Lodge 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Camperdown or Forest Lodge?
Camperdown is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.17M versus $2.44M.
Which has better schools, Camperdown or Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge has a higher average school ICSEA (Camperdown 977 vs Forest Lodge 1161; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camperdown or Forest Lodge?
Camperdown has the higher transport score (Camperdown 88/100 vs Forest Lodge 85/100).
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